Stanbic Uganda Cup: Joseph Dhata's thunderbolt guides NEC past Busoga into the quarterfinals (VIDEO)

Dhata scored the winner against Busoga|NEC IMAGE

Stanbic Uganda Cup: Joseph Dhata's thunderbolt guides NEC past Busoga into the quarterfinals (VIDEO)

Allan Damba • 17:50 - 05.03.2024

It made it four goals for Dhata in the 2023/24 Uganda Cup having played just three matches.

Right wingback Joseph Dhata extended his excellent form this season, guiding NEC FC past a resilient Busoga United in the Stanbic Uganda Cup Round of 16 tie at the Kakindu Stadium on Tuesday.

The former Vipers player struck with a thunderous drive after latching on a loose ball from Busoga defender Isaac Isinde, to send the Diehards into the quarterfinals.

Joseph Dhata in action for NEC|BATA IMAGES

It made it four goals for Dhata in the 2023/24 Uganda Cup having played just three matches.

The strike also made it nine goals in all competitions this season for Dhata, having scored five in the Uganda Premier League.

Meanwhile, NEC have joined FUFA Regional League side Pajule Lions and FUFA Big League's Police FC in the quarterfinals.

They have also become the fourth Uganda Premier League side in the Last Eight after Kitara FC, BUL FC and KCCA FC.